Hawthorn Elem. vs William Southern Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 331 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Elem.
ST Peters · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
William Southern Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Elem. ST Peters, Missouri | William Southern Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 1,159 | #674 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9381 of 50,301 | #26400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| city | ST Peters | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 48.2).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 74.5%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawthorn Elem. better than William Southern Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem. ranks higher (72.8 vs 48.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hawthorn Elem. and William Southern Elem.?
About 331 km in a straight line, between ST Peters and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Elem.: 458. William Southern Elem.: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Elem. and William Southern Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hawthorn Elem. is 183rd of 1,159 and William Southern Elem. is 674th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).